Most Annoying Sentences

20 Sentences That Will Make People Automatically Dislike You

Think of these as casual-conversation litmus tests for new friends, designed to weed out the jerks.

No, it’s not just you. Making new friends gets harder as we get older. For most of us, high school and college are where our strongest bonds are formed. Work friendships can grow over time, but many coworkers have a get-in-and-get-out mentality, making real connections tough to establish. So where does an adult go to make friends? Well, that discussion is for a different time and place. Here are a handful of remarks we’ve heard new friends say that pretty much ended our burgeoning friendships. Think of these as casual-conversation litmus tests for new acquaintances, designed to weed out the jerks. If we've missed any, let us know in the comments section.

“Do you have any idea how bad for you that is?”

“That painting really speaks to me.”

“I have better things to do with my time than use Facebook.”

“Wait, you really haven't been to Paris?"

“I don’t own a TV.”

"Don't worry — I know the bouncer."

"I just want to concentrate on my art."

“God, I don’t envy you single guys.”

"I just find that French films have a more delicate sensibility."

“This is OK, but you really haven't had pizza until you've been to Italy."

‘Sure, models satisfy me sexually, but at the end of the day, I'm looking for substance."